Alesha Perkins, LCSW

Alesha Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina and Virginia who brings 15 years of clinical experience to individual and family therapy. She has provided care across a variety of settings and with diverse age groups, including children, adults, and older adults, developing a broad background in supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem struggles, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She focuses on helping clients identify practical steps toward their goals while recognizing each person’s strengths and preferences.

Alesha’s counseling style is grounded in empathy and a nonjudgmental stance, emphasizing client autonomy and empowerment. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor care to each person’s needs. Known for an easygoing and authentic manner, she aims to create a space where people feel comfortable exploring change.

She welcomes individuals and families who are ready to begin work on their goals and offers guidance throughout the therapeutic journey, supporting clients as they make choices that align with their values and priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Alesha draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective and goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration and suits people seeking personal validation and clarity about life choices.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and low mood. CBT is often helpful for clients who want structured tools to change patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Additionally, motivational interviewing can be part of sessions when clients are weighing change or working through ambivalence. This approach helps people explore their own reasons for change and strengthens their motivation in a respectful, client-led way.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Alesha works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, accommodate mobility or caregiving needs, and maintain continuity of care across changing schedules. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver effective therapeutic support through these formats while tailoring contact style and frequency to each client.